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Alabama Department of Public Help offers tips to prevent mold during flood damage cleanup - WVTM13

Posted: 26 Feb 2019 06:28 AM PST

The Alabama Department of Public Health offers tips to prevent mold during cleanup after recent flooding.To protect against health risks associated with mold the ADPH said people should remove any standing water from your home, office or business.Wet materials such as carpets, pads, insulation, wallboard, pillows and mattresses should be removed.If mold growth has already occurred, you should carefully remove the moldy material as soon as possible. Also, protect yourself by wearing gloves, goggles and an N-95 particle respirator. These respirators can be found at most hardware stores. While cleaning up, be sure to take breaks in well-ventilated areas. Individuals with known mold allergies, asthma, heart disease, or emphysema should avoid touching or clean moldy moldy materials.Do not mix bleach with anything except water. Mixing bleach with other liquids can produce hazardous gases. Open windows and doors to provide plenty of fresh air."Molds are mainly a health hazard to people that are allergic to them," said Steven McDaniel, Bureau of Environmental Services. Most molds do not cause infections, but some molds are a health risk to people with immune problems such as HIV infection, cancer patients taking chemotherapy and people who have received organ transplants.To remove the musty, earthy smell from buildings, use a "wet-dry" vacuum to remove water. Use fans, dehumidifiers or air conditioning to lower the humidity in the building.Remove all sheetrock to at least 12 inches above the high water mark. Remove mold growth from any hard surfaces such as plastic, glass and metal. Commercial products, soap and water or a bleach solution of one part bleach to one gallon of water will help. Also, use a stiff brush on rough surfaces such as concrete.If you use professional cleaning services, they should be certified by the Institute of Inspecting, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.For more information, check the following websites: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/index.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.htmlhttps://www.epa.gov/mold

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. —

The Alabama Department of Public Health offers tips to prevent mold during cleanup after recent flooding.

To protect against health risks associated with mold the ADPH said people should remove any standing water from your home, office or business.

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Wet materials such as carpets, pads, insulation, wallboard, pillows and mattresses should be removed.

If mold growth has already occurred, you should carefully remove the moldy material as soon as possible. Also, protect yourself by wearing gloves, goggles and an N-95 particle respirator. These respirators can be found at most hardware stores.

While cleaning up, be sure to take breaks in well-ventilated areas. Individuals with known mold allergies, asthma, heart disease, or emphysema should avoid touching or clean moldy moldy materials.

Do not mix bleach with anything except water. Mixing bleach with other liquids can produce hazardous gases.

Open windows and doors to provide plenty of fresh air.

"Molds are mainly a health hazard to people that are allergic to them," said Steven McDaniel, Bureau of Environmental Services.

Most molds do not cause infections, but some molds are a health risk to people with immune problems such as HIV infection, cancer patients taking chemotherapy and people who have received organ transplants.

To remove the musty, earthy smell from buildings, use a "wet-dry" vacuum to remove water. Use fans, dehumidifiers or air conditioning to lower the humidity in the building.

Remove all sheetrock to at least 12 inches above the high water mark.

Remove mold growth from any hard surfaces such as plastic, glass and metal. Commercial products, soap and water or a bleach solution of one part bleach to one gallon of water will help. Also, use a stiff brush on rough surfaces such as concrete.

If you use professional cleaning services, they should be certified by the Institute of Inspecting, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.

For more information, check the following websites: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/mold/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.html
https://www.epa.gov/mold

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